Patient Safety Companion-PRN

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service‑oriented with a purpose, dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Schedule

Part Time/Float – not specific hours; open availability.

Work Location

White Memorial Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the patient care team in the promotion of patient safety.
• Support a work environment that promotes safety for patients, staff, and customers.
• Report safety concerns or defective equipment and maintain awareness of safety at all times.
• Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to promote safety and prevent injury, either personally or by safely transferring observation to another team member.
• Collect and report data about the patient/family as directed by the registered nurse.
• Remain alert for, and report, changes related to patient safety.
• Promptly call for assistance as needed.
• Document observations in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Maintain continuous observation if needed by accompanying the patient to other areas of the facility for testing or treatment.
• Follow isolation procedures according to the Infection Control policy.
• Adhere to unit/system policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to sit for long periods while remaining awake, alert, and observant.
• Ability to walk for periods of time.
• Ability to respond and react immediately with unimpeded auditory perception of verbal/vocal instructions.
• Ability to respond and react to visual observation.